digi-tech Distortion Factory DF-7 User manual

Warning
For your protection, please read the following:
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Do not use this apparatus near water.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
10. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in anyway, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects havefallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
11.WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
12. Refer to labels on the unit, including bottom cover, or
other markings and pertinent information.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech®
Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
declares that the product:
Product name: DF-7™Distortion Factory™
Product option: all (requires Class II power
adapter that conforms to the
requirements of EN60065,
EN60742, or equivalent.)
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety: IEC 60065 (1998)
EMC: EN 55013 (1990)
EN 55020 (1991)
SupplementaryInformation:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
Vice-President of Engineering - MI
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
Date: December 13, 2004
European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service
Office or
Harman Music Group
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah, 84070 USA
Ph: [phone]
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Congratulations and special thanks from DigiTech® for choosing the DF-7™
Distortion Factory™ Pedal.
Distortion pedals are as important to the world of guitar playing as guitar playing
is to modern music, and the DigiTech DF-7 Distortion Factory is the most
advanced distortion pedal ever created.We’ve modeled seven of the most
popular distortion stompboxes of all time and packed them into one pedal
equipped with our new, powerful Flexible Output Mode™ with selectable Stereo
Spectrum Technology.
The DF-7 is designed to give you the tonal nuances, drive, and vibe reminiscent of
the Ibanez® TS-9*, DOD® Overdrive/Preamp 250, Boss® DS-1*, Pro Co Rat™*,
Boss® MT-2 Metal Zone®*, DigiTech® Metal Master™, and Electro-Harmonix®
Big Muff π®*.The DF-7 also features Flexible Output Mode™ with a choice of
six stereo spectrums and the acclaimed CIT™ cabinet modeling technology.This
gives you the flexibility to run either directlyinto a mixer or recording device
utilizing the DF-7’s cabinet models or amps in either stereo with 6 spectrum
choices or mono.
*DigiTech, DOD, Metal Master, Flexible Output Mode and CIT are trademarks of Harman International
Industries, Incorporated. Other product names used in this document are trademarks of their respective
companies and arenot associated or affiliated with DigiTech.Theyaretrademarks of other manufacturers
and wereused merely to identify products whose sounds werereviewed in the creation of this product.

Included Items
The DigiTech®DF-7™Distortion
Factory™includes the following items:
•DigiTech DF-7 Distortion
Factory Pedal
• This Owner’s Manual
•Battery Notice
•DigiTech Warranty Card
• DigiTech Brochure
Please make sure that all of these
items have been included before you
get started.
Specifications
• Controls - LEVEL, LOW, MID FREQ, MID,
GAIN, HIGH, DISTORTION MODEL,
On/Off Pedal
• Jacks - INPUT, OUT 1 (AMP), OUT 2
(MIXER)
• Input Impedance - 1 MOhms
• Output Impedance - 100 Ohms
• Power Supply - (Optional) DigiTech PS200R
or 9V Alkaline DryBattery
• Power Consumption - 4.8 Watts (w/optional
PS200R power supply)
• Battery Life - Approximately 4 hours (with
continuous usage)
• Dimensions - 4 15/16"(L) x 3 1/8"(W) x 2
1/8"(H)
• Weight - 2 lbs.
• (Optional) Power Supply
PS200R - 100 (100V ~ 50/60Hz)
PS200R - 120 (120V ~ 60Hz)
PS200R - 230 (230V ~ 50Hz)
PS200R - 240 (240V ~ 60Hz)

Battery Replacement
Directions
1. Using the tip of a 1/4" guitar cable, push one
of the release pins in on either side of the
pedal, and remove the pedal from the pedal
chassis.
2. Remove the battery from the battery
compartment and disconnect the battery
cable.
3. Connect a new battery to the battery cable
and put it back in the battery compartment.
Makesurethe batterycable does not
interfere with the spring or pedal switch
arm.
4. Place one hole of the pedal over its
corresponding pin.
5. Push the opposite pin in and lower the
other side of the pedal into place over the
depressed pin. Release the pin.When the
pedal is properly fastened, both release pins
are flush with the outer side of the pedal.
Battery Replacement Diagram

Feature Diagram 1. LEVEL
Controls the output level of the
effect.Turn this knob clockwise to
increase the output level, and
counter-clockwise to decrease the
output level.
2. LOW
Controls each MODEL’s low frequency
boost or cut.
3. MID FREQ
Adjusts each MODEL’s midrange
center frequency.The range is from
200Hz to 5kHz.
4. MID
Controls each MODEL’s midrange
frequency boost or cut.
5. Power Supply Jack
Connect only the DigiTech®PS200R

(9V DC) power supply to this jack.
(Refer to Flexible Output Mode™in
Connections section.)
6. HIGH
Controls each MODEL’s high frequency
boost or cut except for the models
based on the TS-9*, DS-1*, Big Muff
π®*, and Rat*. For the TS-9*, DS-1*,
and Big Muff π®*models, this knob acts
as a Tone control. For the Rat* model,
this knob acts as a Filter control.
7. GAIN
Controls each MODEL’s
distortion/overdrivegain except for
the model based on the Big Muff π®*
where it acts as a Sustain control.
Turn this knob clockwise to increase
the gain, and counter-clockwise to
decrease the level.
8. DISTORTION MODEL
Selects one of the following seven
distortion pedal models:
1. Based on the Ibanez®TS-9*
2. Based on the DOD®
Overdrive/Preamp 250
3. Based on the Boss®DS-1
Distortion*
4. Based on the ProCo Rat™*
5. Based on the Boss® MT-2 Metal
Zone®*
6. Based on the DigiTech®
Metal Master™
7. Based on the Electro-Harmonix®
Big Muff π®*
Please refer to the Model
Descriptions section on the

following pages for more information
regarding each model and the
Stereo Spectrum Set-up
section for spectrum selection.
9. INPUT
Connect your instrument to this jack.
Connecting a guitar cable to this jack
supplies battery power even though
the Indicator LED may not be lit. (See
Flexible Output Mode™
section.) To prolong battery life,
disconnect all cables when not in
use.
10. Pedal Release Pins
These two pins are spring-loaded
hinges that hold the pedal in place.
Push these pins in to release the
pedal from the pedal chassis
exposing the batterycompartment.
(See the Battery Replacement
Diagram.)
11. Pedal
Press the pedal to turn the effect
on and off. (See Flexible Output
Mode and Stereo Spectrum
Set-up sections.)
12. OUT 1 (AMP)
Connect this output jack to your
guitar amplifier. (See Flexible
Output Mode and Stereo
Spectrum Set-up sections.)
13. Indicator LED
This LED indicates when the effect
is turned on which Flexible Output
Mode is engaged. (See the
Flexible Output Mode and
Stereo Spectrum Set-up
sections.) If the LED becomes dim
or does not light when using
batterypower (with the cables
connected), the battery needs to
be replaced.

14. OUT 2 (MIXER)
This output has been specifically
designed for use with a full range
audio system. It is designed to be
plugged directly into a mixer or
recording device for optimal
performance. Each MODEL features
aspecific cabinet model when using
this output. (See Flexible
Output Mode and Stereo
Spectrum Set-up sections.)
Distortion Model Descriptions
DISTORTION MODEL 1
Based on the Ibanez®
TS-9 Tube Screamer*
This model recreates the vibe of the
Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer*, famous for
delivering a warm, natural tube
overdrive sound. It is ideal for boosting
your signal without adding a lot of
distortion.
For this model, the DF-7’s GAIN,
HIGH, and LEVEL knobs function
like the TS-9*’s Overdrive,Tone, and
Level controls, respectively.The DF-7
also features separate LOW,MID,
and MID FREQ controls giving you
added EQ flexibility so you can
customize the model to suit you taste.
Set the DF-7’s LOW,MID,MID
FREQ,HIGH, and GAIN knobs to
the 12 O’Clock position to accurately
reproduce this pedal model.
When this model is selected, the CIT
cabinet model used in Flexible
Output Modes 1 and 2is based on

aFender®‘65 Deluxe Reverb®* 1x12
cabinet.
DISTORTION MODEL 2
Based on the DOD®
Overdrive/Preamp 250
This model reproduces the classic tone
of the DOD®Overdrive/Preamp 250. It
delivers a punchy overdriveeffect
typical of the legendary guitar sounds
of the mid-seventies. MODEL 2 is
great for pushing the front end of your
tube amps and is a key element of
many players’ tone.
For this model, the DF-7’s GAIN and
LEVEL knobs function like the DOD
250’sGain and Level controls,
respectively.The DF-7 also features
separate LOW,MID,MID FREQ,
and HIGH controls giving you added
EQ flexibility so you can customize the
model to your desired taste.
Set the DF-7’s LOW,MID,MID
FREQ,HIGH, and GAIN knobs to
the 12 O’Clock position to accurately
reproduce this pedal model.
When this model is selected, the CIT
cabinet model used in Flexible
Output Modes 1 and 2is based on
aMarshall®*4x12 cabinet.
DISTORTION MODEL 3
Based on the Boss®
DS-1 Distortion*
This model was inspired bythe Boss
DS-1 Distortion* pedal. It is great for
adding distortion tone to your guitar

signal while maintaining the dynamic
nuances of your playing.
For this model, the DF-7’s GAIN,
HIGH, and LEVEL knobs function
like the DS-1’s* Distortion,Tone, and
Level controls, respectively.The DF-7
also features separate LOW,MID, and
MID FREQ controls giving you added
EQ flexibility so you can customize the
model to suit your taste.
Set the DF-7’s LOW,MID,MID
FREQ,HIGH, and GAIN knobs to
the 12 O’Clock position to accurately
reproduce this pedal model.
When this model is selected, the CIT
cabinet model used in Flexible
Output Modes 1 and 2is based on
aJohnson®*4x12 cabinet.
DISTORTION MODEL 4
Based on the Pro Co Rat™*
This model was fashioned to recreate
the sonic boom of the Pro Co Rat*
pedal. It offers you the perfect blend of
distortion with sustain and cutting
power. Use this model to get a
harmonically rich tone with an
aggressiveedge.
For this model, the DF-7’s GAIN,
HIGH, and LEVEL knobs function
likethe Rat’s* Distortion, Filter, and
Volume controls, respectively.The DF-
7also features separate LOW,MID,
and MID FREQ controls giving you
added EQ flexibility so you can
customize the model to suit your taste.
Set the DF-7’s LOW,MID,MID

FREQ,HIGH, and GAIN knobs to
the 12 O’Clock position to accurately
reproduce this pedal model.
When this model is selected, the CIT
cabinet model used in Flexible
Output Modes 1 and 2is based on
aFender®*Bassman®* 2x12 cabinet.
DISTORTION MODEL 5
Based on the Boss®
MT-2 Metal Zone®*
This model recreates the over-the-top
distortion of the Boss MT-2 Metal
Zone* pedal. It will add sustain and
body to your sound while juicing up
your mids and lows likeafull stack.
For this model, the DF-7’s LEVEL,
LOW,MID,MID FREQ,HIGH,
and GAIN knobs function like the MT-
2’s* Level, Low, Mid Freq, Middle, High
and Distortion controls, respectively.
Set the DF-7’sLOW,MID,MID
FREQ,HIGH, and GAIN knobs to
the 12 O’Clock position to accurately
reproduce this pedal model.
When this model is selected, the CIT
cabinet model used in Flexible
Output Modes 1 and 2is based on
a Johnson®*4x12 cabinet.
DISTORTION MODEL 6
Based on the DigiTech®
Metal Master™*
This model is based on DigiTech’s

highly-acclaimed Metal Master pedal.
We modeled the Metal Master with its
Morph knob set to the minimum
position.This model gives you a sweet
singing solo tone with plenty of
midrange to cut through any mix and
beautifully controllable feedback for
hanging on to those key notes.
For this model, the DF-7’s LEVEL,
LOW, and HIGH knobs function like
the Metal Master’s Level, Low, and Hi
controls, respectively. The DF-7 also
features separate MID,MID FREQ,
and GAIN controls giving you added
EQ and Gain flexibility so you can
customize the model to suit your taste.
Set the DF-7’s LOW,MID,MID
FREQ, and HIGH knobs to the 12
O’Clock position and the GAIN knob
fully clockwise to accurately reproduce
this pedal model.
When this model is selected, the CIT
cabinet model used in Flexible
Output Modes 1 and 2is based on
aVHT®*4x12 cabinet.
DISTORTION MODEL 7
Based on the Electro-
Harmonix®Big Muff π®*
This model is designed to capture the
essence of the ElectroHarmonix Big
Muff π*. It will give you rich, creamy
fuzz distortion with violin-like sustain.
For this model, the DF-7’s LEVEL,
GAIN, and HIGH knobs function like
the Big Muff π*’s Volume, Sustain, and

Tone controls, respectively. The DF-7
also features separate LOW,MID, and
MID FREQ controls giving you added
EQ flexibility so you can customize the
model to suit your taste.
Set the DF-7’s LOW,MID,MID
FREQ,HIGH, and GAIN knobs to
the 12 O’Clock position to accurately
reproduce this pedal model.
When this model is selected, the CIT
cabinet model used in Flexible
Output Modes 1 and 2is based on
aMarshall®*4x12 cabinet w/25 watt
Celestion®* Greenback®*speakers.
Flexible Output Mode™
The DF-7 not only sounds great
plugged into a single amp or mixer
channel, there are also two additional
output modes that can be selected
during power up.These output modes
reconfigure the OUT 1 (AMP) and
OUT 2 (MIXER) outputs into
stereo outputs that can be plugged into
either two amps or into two channels
of a mixer or recording device. Using
either of these modes you can access
six distinctively different stereo
spectrums creating stereo imagery
from narrow to double wide.

Connections
The DF-7 Distortion Factory™is
equipped with a single INPUT and
ahighly powerful set of outputs that
can be connected to both an amplifier
OUT 1 (AMP) and a mixer OUT 2
(MIXER) simultaneously or
configured so both OUTs can be
connected to two mixer channels
(Mode 2 stereo) or to two amps
(Mode 3 stereo).
Flexible Output Mode LED OUT 1 OUT 2
Mode One 1 Flash Amp Mono Mixer CIT Mono
Mode Two 2Flashes Mixer CIT Stereo Mixer CIT Stereo
Mode Three 3Flashes Amp Stereo Amp Stereo
Flexible Output Mode™Operations

Mode One: Single Amp and Single Mixer Out - Mono (default)
(ONE FLASH)
Power
Supply
(optional)
Changes made to Flexible Output Mode and Stereo Spectrum are
saved even after the DF-7 is turned off. Mode One does not utilize
Stereo Spectrum.

Battery Power Use:
1. Press and hold the pedal switch.
2. Insert a 1/4" guitar cable into the
input.The LED will light solid for
approximately one second and then
turn off.
3. While holding the pedal switch, wait
for the Indicator LED to flash once.
4. Release the pedal switch.
(Continuing to hold the pedal switch
will cycle through one, two, and
three flashes.)
Power Supply Use:
1. Press and hold the pedal switch.
2. Connect the power supply to the
power jack on the rear of the pedal
chassis.The indicator LED will light
solid for approximatelyone second
and then turn off.
3. While holding the pedal switch, wait
for the Indicator LED to flash once.
4. Release the pedal switch.
(Continuing to hold the pedal switch
will cycle through one, two, and
three flashes.)
Mode One: Single Amp and Single Mixer Out - Mono (default)
(ONE FLASH)

Power
Supply
(optional)
Both OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) can be CIT™enabled on each output
and configured for stereo use with two mixer/recorder channels.
Mode Two: Dual Mixer Out - Stereo (TWO FLASHES)

Mode Two: Dual Mixer Out - Stereo (TWO FLASHES)
Battery Power Use:
1. Press and hold the pedal switch.
2. Insert a 1/4" guitar cable into the
input.The LED will light solid for
approximately one second and then
turn off.
3. While holding the pedal switch, wait
for the Indicator LED to flash twice.
4. Release the pedal switch.
(Continuing to hold the pedal switch
will cycle through one, two, and
three flashes.)
Power Supply Use:
1. Press and hold the pedal switch.
2. Connect the power supply to the
power jack on the rear of the pedal
chassis.The indicator LED will light
solid for approximatelyone second
and then turn off.
3. While holding the pedal switch, wait
for the Indicator LED to flash twice.
4. Release the pedal switch.
(Continuing to hold the pedal switch
will cycle through one, two, and
three flashes.)
Note: Refer to the Stereo Spectrum section for Mode 2 Stereo Spectrum selection.

Power
Supply
(optional)
Mode Three: Dual Amp Out - Stereo (THREE FLASHES)
Both OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) can be configured for stereo use with two amplifiers